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Cross Country rankings

2026 Division 3 Boys Cross Country Top 25

Top 25 returning boys

Boys Division 3

Cross Country

Last updated July 29, 2026

Editorial ranking

Source and status

Published results and Podium Watch analysis

This order is Podium Watch editorial analysis. It is a projection based on verified information available at the time of publication, not an official OHSAA ranking.

How this ranking works

The full season resume matters more than one isolated result. Championship performance, consistency, head to head results, relevant track performances, returning status, and verified roster information may all be considered when they apply.

1
Brice FullerFairless
Junior
14:49.06 5KCross Country

Brice Fuller opens at No. 1 with 14:49.06 in the 5K, 8:56.36 in the 3200, 4:12.69 in the 1600.

2
Nathaniel GockermanCincinnati CHCA
Senior
14:53.10 5KCross Country

Nathaniel Gockerman is ranked No. 2 with a 14:53.10 5K and a 9:04.50 3200.

3
Senior
15:13.35 5KCross Country

Joel Smelcer enters at No. 3 after a 15:13.35 5K, a 9:15.08 3200, and a 4:19.28 1600.

4
Connor BendoUnion Local
Senior
15:34.25 5KCross Country

Connor Bendo enters at No. 4 after a 15:34.25 5K, a 9:08.79 3200, and a 4:18.34 1600.

5
Jackson SpitzerVersailles
Senior
15:10.10 5KCross Country

Jackson Spitzer enters at No. 5 after a 15:10.10 5K, a 9:16.92 3200, and a 4:26.21 1600.

6
Senior
15:44.93 5KCross Country

Landen Perdue enters at No. 6 after a 15:44.93 5K, a 9:22.48 3200, and a 4:19.43 1600.

7
Cole ZangMargaretta
Junior
16:00.12 5KCross Country

Cole Zang enters at No. 7 after a 16:00.12 5K, a 9:13.64 3200, and a 4:16.22 1600.

8
Asher ColeWest Liberty Salem
Junior
15:31.50 5KCross Country

Asher Cole enters at No. 8 after a 15:31.50 5K, a 9:25.58 3200, and a 4:20.34 1600.

9
Luca NovakovicCF Northwest
Senior
15:41.80 5KCross Country

Luca Novakovic enters at No. 9 after a 15:41.80 5K, a 9:26.16 3200, and a 4:21.39 1600.

10
Connor RunkleFairfield Union
Senior
15:27.46 5KCross Country

Connor Runkle is ranked No. 10 with a 15:27.46 5K and a 4:18.80 1600.

11
Wyatt GockermanCincinnati CHCA
Senior
15:25.80 5KCross Country

Wyatt Gockerman enters at No. 11 after a 15:25.80 5K, a 9:13.00 3200, and a 4:17.97 1600.

12
Kelan ByrneChagrin Falls
Senior
15:42.82 5KCross Country

Kelan Byrne enters at No. 12 after a 15:42.82 5K, a 9:30.92 3200, and a 4:20.01 1600.

13
Owen ThomasGarrettsville Garfield
Senior
15:54 5KCross Country

Owen Thomas is ranked No. 13 with a 15:54 5K and a 9:35 3200.

14
Junior
15:59.01 5KCross Country

Jamie Yuronich enters at No. 14 after a 15:59.01 5K, a 9:39.72 3200, and a 4:26.31 1600.

15
Logan HowardCanton South
Junior
16:03.90 5KCross Country

Logan Howard enters at No. 15 after a 16:03.90 5K, a 9:31.25 3200, and a 4:30.39 1600.

16
Colin HinkelmanMilton-Union
Senior
16:05.60 5KCross Country

Colin Hinkelman enters at No. 16 after a 16:05.60 5K, a 9:31.23 3200, and a 4:32.85 1600.

17
Junior
16:04.69 5KCross Country

Remington Griffiths enters at No. 17 after a 16:04.69 5K, a 9:38.29 3200, and a 4:30.56 1600.

18
Sophomore
16:07.63 5KCross Country

John Deitemeyer enters at No. 18 after a 16:07.63 5K, a 10:09.82 3200, and a 4:55.73 1600.

19
Aaron GesweinValley View
Junior
16:10.55 5KCross Country

Aaron Geswein enters at No. 19 after a 16:10.55 5K, a 9:34.38 3200, and a 4:25.35 1600.

20
Junior
16:22.00 5KCross Country

Wade Manns enters at No. 20 after a 16:22.00 5K, a 9:45.35 3200, and a 4:33.45 1600.

21
Brayan GullettWest Liberty Salem
Junior
16:15.48 5KCross Country

Brayan Gullett enters at No. 21 after a 16:15.48 5K, a 9:50.35 3200, and a 4:22.73 1600.

22
Eli WhiteWoodridge
Junior
16:09.80 5KCross Country

Eli White enters at No. 22 after a 16:09.80 5K, a 9:55.21 3200, and a 4:36.00 1600.

23
Sophomore
15:46.94 5KCross Country

Anderson Scott enters at No. 23 after a 15:46.94 5K, a 10:02.77 3200, and a 4:38.02 1600.

24
Owen RussellLogan Elm
Senior
16:17.53 5KCross Country

Owen Russell enters at No. 24 after a 16:17.53 5K, a 9:45.65 3200, and a 4:23.05 1600.

25
Vincent CampbellMeadowbrook
Sophomore
16:32.14 5KCross Country

Vincent Campbell enters at No. 25 after a 16:32.14 5K, a 9:25.92 3200, and a 4:22.57 1600.